Director of Investigations - Internal Audit

HEALTHSOUTH, one of Birmingham’s premier employers, is a leader in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging and outpatient surgery. At the corporate office, we are dedicated to supporting our vast network of highly skilled physicians, nurses and therapists by providing the latest equipment and technology to deliver high-quality healthcare to our patients.
Our employees are critical to our success. As a corporation, HealthSouth respects each employee’s individuality and continually strives to recognize and reward quality performance. We also provide opportunities for outstanding professional growth and career development.
We have an immediate opening for a Director of the Investigations Group to be a member of our Internal Audit department. This position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama.
Responsibilities:
•Receive and review cases involving potential fraud and suspicious activities by reviewing supporting documents, contacting parties associated with the case and developing other leads to determine if fraud has occurred and if so, the person(s) involved.
•Maintain files of such information to develop a case for filing with state, local and Federal agencies if necessary. Track cases that have gone to court and testify at trials, as required, regarding particular fraud cases. Work with various agencies within or outside the Company to identify and pursue ways Company assets can be recovered.
•Manage all aspects of the Group’s activities, including conducting investigations, planning of projects, execution of fieldwork and reporting results to management.
•Identify fraud trends, loss prevention tactics and asset controls and convey them to Inspector General.
•Review detailed reports on cases for further internal or external uses. Review adherence to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with Company and regulatory standards, policies and practices; report control weaknesses, compliance breaches and operational loss events.
•Perform and review results with the SVP, Inspector General and other IA VP/Directors and company senior management, periodic fraud risk assessments of the organization to develop and/or maintain an Audit Plan for the Group and Department.
•Assist in determining permanent and temporary staffing needs, including coordination with other Internal Audit VP/Directors and any outsourcing or co-sourcing opportunities. Select, hire and develop managers and staff.
•Assist in preparation of annual budget of the Group and monitor expenses for the Group.
•Develop presentation materials to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to communicate audit plans, progress and results for the group.
•Coordinate with Internal Controls Department regarding participation of the Group in the annual and quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts.
•Along with the SVP and other Internal Audit Group Directors/VP, serve as point of contact for internal control and fraud inquires; internal and external parties.

HealthSouth offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, and more.

HEALTHSOUTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQUIREMENTS
•4-year college degree in accounting, finance, business, criminal justice, or related field or equivalent work experience (5 years minimum). Advanced degree a plus.
•CFE, CIA, CPA, or applicable professional certification.
•12 or more years of professional experience with a combination of fraud or loss prevention investigations, public company and Internal Audit experience.
•5 years minimum management experience.
•Broad working knowledge of fraud investigations, theft, loss prevention, control breakdowns and analysis.
•Broad working knowledge of auditing techniques, auditing standards and risk assessment approaches.
•Ability to motivate, mentor and train staff for promotions within and outside of the department.
•Ability to travel to various HealthSouth facilities as needed.